The Great Escape (1963)

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Based on:
The great escape (book)
Runtime:
2h 52m
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Country of origin:
United States
Genre:
Prisoner of War (POW) Dramas

Inspired by real events, this story revolves around a unique assembly of Allied prisoners of war with exceptional escape skills. These individuals find themselves incarcerated in a supposedly "escape-proof" camp. Under the guidance of their resourceful leader, they embark on an audacious mission to liberate several hundred fellow inmates.

The initial part of the narrative unfolds as a comedy, filled with witty escapades as the prisoners cleverly outmaneuver their captors to dig a secret escape tunnel. However, the tone of the story takes a dramatic shift in the latter half, transforming into a thrilling adventure. The prisoners employ a combination of planes, trains, and boats to navigate occupied Europe and make their daring escape, ultimately turning their humorous antics into an epic quest for freedom.

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